Keep dancing! Sharon Osbourne set to get 'revenge' on Simon Cowell by signing up for BBC rival Strictly

Sharon Osbourne is said to be making a return to Saturday night TV by signing up for Strictly Come Dancing.

Sharon has reportedly told friends that she is 'definitely' going on the next season of the BBC show as a dancer and will sign contracts in the coming weeks.

If so, this move would put her head-to-head with former boss Simon Cowell on rival Saturday night ITV talent show The X Factor, and is sure to generate the hottest ever ratings battle between the two shows.

Strictly business: Sharon Osbourne, on her way to The Ivy in LA on Wednesday, is set to join Strictly Come Dancing

Last season The X Factor consistently trounced Strictly in the
rating thanks in large part to Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole who was
brought in as Sharon's replacement as a judge.

But if the 56-year-old joins Strictly this could guarantee the BBC a significant increase in audience figures and give them a strong chance of getting back on top.

Sharon, who quit The X Factor after four years amid reports
she unsuccessfully demanded a £1 million wage rise, may also see this move
as a way of getting her revenge.

The stars of last season's Strictly Come Dancing

Sharon is set to get revenge on former X Factor boss Simon Cowell

She has also never done a BBC series and so choosing the hugely popular Strictly, for a reputed six figure fee, will be
a major television comeback in the
UK.

According to The Mirror, a BBC source said: Sharon is already a huge name in TV
and music, so she is perfect for the show.

The fact she has been on X Factor means that she is sure to have plenty to
say when the two shows launch.

'Sharon verbally agreed the deal
several days ago and will sign contracts in the coming weeks.

'She is so excited
she is already telling her friends. Cowell won’t thank her.'

Sharon, who is married to rocker Ozzy Osbourne, may also see this as an opportunity to get back on on X Factor judge
Dannii Minogue who she famously fell out with during her time on the show.

In an interview with TV’s Piers Morgan, she admitted Dannii was also a big factor
in her leaving.

Sharon said: 'I
didn’t enjoy working with her at all and didn’t fancy spending six months
sitting next to her.'

When asked to confirm Sharon's appearance on Strictly, her spokesperson told Mail Online: 'Watch this space.'